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Does this work represent a simple "good vs. evil" allegory, or is it deeper?

Margaret It's definitely deeper. At it's heart of hearts it answers the question "Why does God allow suffering?" set against the backdrop of martyrs for their …moreIt's definitely deeper. At it's heart of hearts it answers the question "Why does God allow suffering?" set against the backdrop of martyrs for their cause, heroic virtues in the face of absolute terror and a grand chase where nothing is ever as it seems. (less)

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I gather you didn't think it a "masterpiece"; why not?

Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) I simply couldn't get into it. It was overdescribed and none of the characters engaged me. I couldn't summon up enough interest to keep reading.…moreI simply couldn't get into it. It was overdescribed and none of the characters engaged me. I couldn't summon up enough interest to keep reading.(less)

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Would this be suitable for my 11 year old daughter? She's very well-read, but can't stomach anything too frightening or gory.

Tirzah As one who doesn't like gory stories myself, this is not at all gory. It's been 2 years since I read it, but I wouldn't call it frightening either - i…moreAs one who doesn't like gory stories myself, this is not at all gory. It's been 2 years since I read it, but I wouldn't call it frightening either - it's more intense, similar to a mystery. If I'm remembering correctly, "The Nightmare" in the subtitle refers more to the threat of anarchy present in the book. It's a great story full of symbolism that gets readers of any age thinking. I plan on revisiting it in the near future. Hope this helps! (less)

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What question was answered for Syme based on his experience? For Gregory?

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did you find it wordie?

Nathaniel Michael Maybe a little, but it was more straightforward than most works you might read from the time period. If you could manage Heart of Darkness, than this …moreMaybe a little, but it was more straightforward than most works you might read from the time period. If you could manage Heart of Darkness, than this will be an easy read as far as the language goes.(less)

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